UDOT - Tue November 03, 2020
Construction Crews Complete I-80 Exit Six Months Early
A new exit-only lane on westbound I-80 between S.R. 201 and S.R. 36 in Tooele County has opened six months ahead of schedule. This new "auxiliary" lane, designed to provide additional space for entering or exiting the interstate, will improve traffic flow and reduce delays for drivers in the area....
CEG - Tue November 03, 2020
Iconic Layton Landmark Comes Down
Local construction crews, in conjunction with the Utah Department of Transportation, took part in an historic demolition as part of the U.S. 89 reconstruction project. To make room for upgrades near the intersection of Oak Hills Drive and U.S....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 11, 2020
The Final Stretch of U.S. 191 Project
Work on a Moab, Utah, project that's been on the table in some form or another since 1993 is in the final stretch, with completion set for next year. The $31 million phase three will widen U.S. 191 in north Moab, adding new travel lanes in both directions along with a center turning lane, new sidewalk, a new storm water collection system and an extended multi-use pathway from the Colorado River to the south end of town....
Utah Valley University - Mon July 13, 2020
Kraemer North America Builds UVU Pedestrian Bridge
Construction of the new Interstate 15 pedestrian bridge that will connect Utah Valley University with the UTA FrontRunner Orem Central Station is underway, with the approximate completion date set for December 2020....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue June 16, 2020
Newer Technology Helps Build Highway in Hurricane
The final segment of a new highway in southern Utah is on track for completion early next year — despite a number of environmental challenges. The $75 million segment five of the Southern Parkway is an 8-mi....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 21, 2020
Granite Construction Overhauls Three Bridges on I-80
Crews in Salt Lake County, Utah are working long hours to complete the Blackrock Reconstructed Project. The $41 million effort involves reconstructing three bridges along I-80 to provide safe and efficient travel for growing communities in Tooele County....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
400 Tons Moves Only 300 Feet
As part of the planned interchange at Bangerter Highway and 10400 South, UDOT partnered with a local business in South Jordan to move their office building to a new location — across the parking lot, a small trip of only 300 ft....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
Top Construction Projects of 2020 Revealed
This month, the Utah Department of Transportation unveiled its Top 10 construction projects for the year and said it is committed to keep such work moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Transportation is vital in providing essential goods and services during these uncertain times," said Carlos Braceras, executive director of UDOT....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 30, 2020
How UDOT Takes From One Project, Gives to Another
The Utah Department of Transportation has come up with a unique way of saving money and helping out contractors by taking from one project and giving to another. It all started as engineers planned a project to widen U.S....
Associated Press - Mon March 30, 2020
Crews Inspect Bridges, Flood Damage After Earthquake
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moderate earthquake on March 18 near Salt Lake City temporarily shut down a major air traffic hub, damaged a spire atop a temple and frightened millions of people. There were no reports of injuries....
